Case Note & Summary
The petitioner filed a contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging that the respondents, the District Collector and Revenue Divisional Officer, wilfully disobeyed an order dated 25.07.2025 passed by the Madras High Court in W.P.No.27269 of 2025. The court heard the counsel for the petitioner and the Additional Government Pleader for the respondents. The Additional Government Pleader submitted that the respondents had complied with the court's directions and produced proceedings dated 19.09.2025 in Na.Ka.8526/2004/A1 as evidence. Recording this submission, the court closed the contempt petition, finding that compliance had been shown. The judgment is brief, with no detailed analysis of the original order or the nature of compliance.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Wilful Disobedience - Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Compliance with Court Order - The contempt petition alleged wilful disobedience of an order dated 25.07.2025 in W.P.No.27269 of 2025. The respondents produced proceedings dated 19.09.2025 showing compliance. The court recorded the submission and closed the contempt petition, holding that compliance had been demonstrated. (Paras 1-4)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the respondents wilfully disobeyed the order dated 25.07.2025 passed in W.P.No.27269 of 2025.
Final Decision
The contempt petition is closed, recording the submission of compliance by the respondents.
Law Points
- Contempt of Courts Act
- 1971
- Section 11
- Wilful Disobedience
- Compliance
- Closure of Contempt Proceedings
Case Details
2026 LawText (MAD) (02) 172
Mr.P.Rajavel (for petitioner), Dr.S.Suriya, Additional Government Pleader (for respondents)
Th. Dr. R. Brindha Devi, I.A.S, The District Collector Salem; R.Tamilmani, The Revenue Divisional Officer
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Nature of Litigation
Contempt petition for alleged wilful disobedience of a court order.
Remedy Sought
Petitioner sought punishment of respondents for wilful disobedience of order dated 25.07.2025 in W.P.No.27269 of 2025.
Filing Reason
Alleged non-compliance with the order dated 25.07.2025.
Previous Decisions
Order dated 25.07.2025 in W.P.No.27269 of 2025 was passed by the High Court.
Issues
Whether the respondents wilfully disobeyed the order dated 25.07.2025 in W.P.No.27269 of 2025.
Submissions/Arguments
Petitioner argued that respondents wilfully disobeyed the court order.
Respondents submitted that they had complied with the directions and produced proceedings dated 19.09.2025 as evidence.
Ratio Decidendi
A contempt petition may be closed if the contemnor demonstrates compliance with the court's order, as evidenced by proceedings showing compliance.
Judgment Excerpts
The learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that they have complied with the directions of this Court. In evidence thereof, he has also submitted the proceedings dated 19.09.2025 in Na.Ka.8526/2004/A1.
Recording the above submission of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Contempt Petition is closed.
Procedural History
The petitioner filed W.P.No.27269 of 2025, which was disposed of on 25.07.2025. Subsequently, the petitioner filed this contempt petition on 05.02.2026 alleging wilful disobedience. The court heard the matter and closed the petition on the same date upon being satisfied with compliance.
Acts & Sections
- Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Section 11
